Tides in Zanzibar
Zanzibar is an island and therefore subject to tides. The island is located off the east coast of Tanzania and is exposed to the tides of the Indian Ocean. The highest and lowest tides occur twice a day, approximately twice a day. every 12 hours and 25 minutes. The strongest tides occur during full and new moons, due to the gravitational attraction between the moon, the sun and the earth. These tides are known as full moon tides and new moon tides.
Which months have the highest tides in Zanzibar?
In general, tides in Zanzibar do not vary significantly throughout the year. However, due to variations in the position of the moon and the sun, the tides may be slightly higher or lower in certain months. It is important to note that tides can vary due to factors such as weather, coastal topography and local ocean currents. In general, the highest tides occur during the full moon and new moon, which occurs every 29.5 days.